HRS §342F-20

County noise rules and conflicts with state law

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This section says counties can pass their own noise control rules under state law. If a county rule conflicts with a state law, the state law's rules for resolving that conflict apply. It does not create new noise rules itself.

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The statute, as written — Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Any county may adopt ordinances and rules governing any matter relating to excessive noise control as provided in section 46-17, and any conflict between state and county law shall be resolved as provided in section 46-17.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§46-17 County rules for noise, smoke, dust, vibration, and odors

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